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Overview |
Coe College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,278 | 3,423 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #397 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,226 | $38,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,226 | $38,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,336 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,940 | $24,099 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,772 | $27,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Coe College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,171 | 1,587 | ||
| Admitted | 5,068 | 1,429 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.1% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1040/1235 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Coe College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $261 |
Diversity |
Coe College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Coe College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Seward is larger than than Coe College based on total student enrollment (3,423 students vs. 1,278 students)
Coe College vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or Concordia University-Seward?
- Coe College is 35.7% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($52,226.00 vs. $38,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at Coe College than Concordia University Seward ($52,226.00 vs. $38,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than Concordia University-Seward ($20,940 vs. $24,099)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 9.5% lower than costs at Coe College ($10,350 vs. $11,336)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Coe College as Concordia University Seward (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 61.6% larger than aid received Concordia University Seward ($43,772 vs. $27,090)
Coe College vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or Concordia University-Seward? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Seward or Coe College .
- The average SAT score at Coe College (1126) is 50 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming Coe College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Coe College (70.7%)
Coe College vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe College or Concordia University-Seward? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Concordia University-Seward and Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than Concordia University Seward (69% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $7,100 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $41,000)
- Concordia University Seward students graduate with a $2,855 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($25,250 vs. $28,105)
- Concordia University-Seward graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($261 vs. $290)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coe College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/